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2001/07/24 City Council Resolution (10)RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 162 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A WHOLESALE RETAIL WAREHOUSE PROJECT WITH A TIRE CENTER, AND A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A SERVICE STATION ON A 14.45 ACRE SITE LOCATED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE OF THE FUTURE MARTIN AVENUE EXTENSION, WEST OF REDWOOD DRIVE, MORE PRECISELY KNOWN AS PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 143-040-093,-095, AND -098 ( Costco Wholesale Corporation) WHEREAS, the applicant, Costco Wholesale Corporation, has submitted applications for Architectural and Site Plan Review, and Use Permit Approvals for a property located on the northerly side of the future Martin Avenue Extension, west of Redwood Drive; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Initial Study prepared for the project; determined the project would not have a significant effect on the environment; accordingly directed staff to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration; and has otherwise carried out all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Law, public hearing notices were transmitted to all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the subject property, and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first public hearing in the Press Democrat; and WHEREAS, on July 12, 2001, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposal; and, WHEREAS, on July 24, 2001, the City Council held a public hearing at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposal; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park has adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the proposal; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park have reviewed and considered the information contained in the Architectural and Site Plan Review, and Use Permit applications for the proposal; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following findings: NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. Section 2. Findings. The City Council, in approving Planning Application PL2001- 035GP/RZ/SR/UP (Architectural and Site Plan Approval, and Use Permit) makes the following findings; to wit: 1 Architectural and Site Plan Approval PL2001 -035SR 1. That the development's general appearance is compatible with existing development and enhances the cityscape. The proposed project building will feature a design that would be appropriate for a big -box commercial facility. 2. That the development incorporates a variation from adjacent structures in height, bulk, and area; arrangement on the parcel; openings or breaks in the facade facing the street; and /or the line and pitch of the roof. The proposed project building will exceed the height of other area buildings. The customer entrance facing Redwood Drive would have a distinctive architectural treatment that identifies it as the main component of the building. 3. That the development incorporates a variation in materials from directly adjacent structures. The proposed project building will be of a textured metal construction, which would be different from other area buildings. 4. That the development will be located and oriented in such a manner so as to provide consistent relationships and avoid the chaos which results from indiscriminate location and orientation. The proposed arrangement of buildings and access will adequately allow vehicular and pedestrian traffic to move freely through the site. Conditional Use Permit PL2001- 035UP: 1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the zoning ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the site is located. The project will be within the C -R:P -D District, which provides for service station uses by conditional use permit. The proposed service station will be an accessory use to a big -box retailer and would be appropriate in this District. 2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. As discussed in the Staff Report, the proposed facility will be subject to all applicable permitting and would, therefore, not have a negative effect on the public health, safety, or welfare; or be materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. 3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this Title. As discussed in the Staff Report, the accessory service station will comply with all applicable Zoning Ordinance standards, as well as all requirements specific to service station uses. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve Application No. PL2001- 035GP /RZ /SR/UP: Architectural and Site Plan Approval for a 148,654 square foot membership wholesale warehouse facility on 14.45 acres located on the northerly side of the Martin Avenue Extension, west of Redwood Drive (APN 143- 040 -093, -095, and - 098), and Use Permit Approval for a service station, subject to the following conditions: 1. Expiration of Approval — Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, the Architectural and Site Plan and Use Permit approvals shall expire one year from the City Council approval date, unless an extension is requested and approved. 2 2. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency Plans — All improvements shall comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any other applicable relevant plans of affected agencies. 3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park Building and Public Safety Departments prior to occupancy of the project. 4. The applicant shall obtain all permits applicable to a service station use. 5. Site Plan and Building Elevations a. All improvements shall be in substantial conformance with approved Site Plan, Exterior Elevations, Landscape Plan and Colors & Materials board, except as modified herein. b. A landscaped berm shall be provided along all frontages of the property. C. Vertical elements shall be added to the west and east elevations of the building to break up the horizontal massing of the structure, as approved by Staff. d. All metal elements (e.g. roofing and horizontal red stripe) shall be maintained in a presentable manner and shall not be allowed to fade appreciably. e. The walkway leading from Redwood Drive to the building's customer entrance shall be relocated closer to the Redwood Drive entry. f. All entrance drives to the site should be 40 feet in width to allow proper access for emergency vehicles and larger delivery trucks. The two driveways from the Martin Avenue Extension shall be increased in size to comply with this. g. "Cart corrals" shall be provided throughout the site to provide storage areas for the operation's shopping carts, subject to Staff review. h. Cart storage locations at the building entrance should be provided with low screen walls to obscure their visibility from the parking lot. These walls shall be finished to complement the adjacent building. i. Any roof - mounted mechanical equipment shall be concealed so as not to be visible from public view. j. Handicapped parking shall be provided in accordance with the latest ADA requirements. k. Adequate space and racks for bicycle parking shall be provided. 1. The building shall utilize illuminated address signs that can be clearly read from the adjacent rights -of -way. m. Off -site compensatory created wetlands shall be provided at a 1:l ratio for the filling of any on -site wetlands. (To be accomplished by the City, should it be determined necessary.) n. Should the construction schedule for the project change to a period during which ponding occurs on the site (typically winter - spring), preconstruction California Tiger Salamander surveys shall be undertaken. If the surveys indicate the presence of this 3 species on the site, work around the affected pond shall be avoided and the California Department of Fish and Game contacted for further instructions on this matter. o. A lot line adjustment /merger or parcel map shall be processed prior to the issuance of any building permits for this project. 6. Landscape Plan a. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, revised landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development and the City Engineer. Such plans shall be in substantial conformance with the plan submitted as a part of this application, with the proposed Tupelo and English Oak trees to be replaced with more appropriate species b. All trees within five feet of the public right -of -way shall have root barriers that are approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development. C. A permanent automatic sprinkler shall be installed to maintain all landscape materials and areas. 7. Li htin a. Project lighting shall be reviewed and approved by Staff. b. All exterior lighting shall be designed so as to prevent any spillover lighting upward or to adjacent properties and rights -of -way. C. Roof - mounted lights are prohibited on the building if they are placed so as to silhouette the building and roof. d. All building entrances shall include recessed or soffit lights. 8. Suns a. All signs shall be submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department for review and approval. No monument signs have been proposed for the project. Should one or more be desired, their design(s) would be subject to future review by the Planning Commission. b. All signage lighting shall be of the minimum intensity required to provide effective illumination of the signage. 9. Off -Site Improvements a. A new traffic signal shall be installed by the developer at the Redwood Drive /Martin Avenue (extended) intersection. (This shall be accomplished by the developer prior to an occupancy permit being granted for the project.) b. The westerly access drive from the Martin Avenue Extension to the site shall be constructed as a 2/3 width street section, as approved by the City Engineer. 10. Site Improvements a. All double -check valves provided for domestic water and fire sprinkler systems shall be concealed from any public streets and parking lots with decorative walls, landscaping, and mounding. Plans shall be submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department and City Engineer for review and approval. b. All utilities shall be placed underground. C. Water and sewer service shall not be provided unless the City Engineer advises that the City has ample capacity to serve the development. d. All parking areas, driveways, and open storage areas shall be paved with asphalt surfacing. All site work, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks and berms separating landscape areas shall be concrete. All plans shall be prepared in accordance with City standards and submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. e. The on -site drainage system shall be designed in accordance with Sonoma County Water Agency's design standards. f. The developer shall submit a current soils report to the Chief Building Official for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 11. Construction Mitigation The following measures shall be monitored by Public Works Inspector and On -Site Construction Manager during construction process: a. The developer shall ensure that a water truck is on site during construction and grading to suppress the dust to an acceptable level. All active construction areas shall be watered at least twice daily b. The developer shall comply with construction hours pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.44.120. C. The developer shall submit to and secure approval from the City Engineer for a haul route. d. The developer shall water or cover stockpiles of debris, soil, sand or other materials that can be blown by the wind. e. The developer shall cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard. f. The developer shall pave, apply water three times daily, or apply (non- toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites. g. The developer shall sweep daily (preferably with water sweepers) all paved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction sites. h. The developer sweep streets daily (preferably with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent public streets. Traffic speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph. 12. Other Agencies 5 a. The drainage design for the project shall be in compliance with the Sonoma County Water Agency's Flood Control Design Criteria. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 24th day of July , 2001, by the City of Rohnert Park City Council by the following vote: Attest: _,_r Mayor, Cit of Ro nert Park CITY FLORES: AYE REILLY: AYE SPIRO: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0) G